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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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